Local Resources

Contact your local health department office for a list of in-person and virtual support groups in your area and see Lactation Support and Pump Providers. In-home or virtual lactation consults may be covered by Medicaid or private insurance.

Join other Vermont birthing parents for virtual classes facilitated by WIC.

Strong Families Vermont offers Nurse Home Visits to support your pregnancy, feeding, and parenting journey. Contact Children’s Integrated Services coordinators.

La Leche League of MA, RI, and VT offers monthly meetings and one-on-one support in some parts of the state.

Barre

WIC (Barre Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-479-4200 (M-F 7:45-4:30 pm); Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Gifford Memorial Hospital  
802-728-2257; 24-hour postpartum and breastfeeding support phone line for those who delivered at Gifford; breast pump rentals.  

University of Vermont Central Vermont Medical Center, Center for Breastfeeding
802-371-4415; In-hospital lactation consults and postpartum phone counseling.  

Bosom Buddies
Breastfeeding support group, 1st Monday each month, 5:30-7pm, Women’s & Children’s Unit.  

Central Vermont Home Health, Berlin
802-224-2209; Nurse Home Visits available 24/7, 365 days a year, to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey. 

Send email to: Michelle Dane
Accepts Medicaid 

La Leche League of Central Vermont
Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support for pregnant and nursing parents; Accredited leaders.

My Feeding Plan - Barre 

Bennington

WIC (Bennington Office) – Vermont Department of Health  
802-447-6408; WIC breastfeeding peer counselor and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
802-447-5160; Breastfeeding and Birth Education Classes 
Baby Café is a free, drop-in, informal meeting each week on Wednesdays from 11:00 am-12:30 pm at the Bennington Community Market. Lunch is included and SVMC lactation specialists provide support and baby weigh-ins. View calendar for more information.

VNA/Hospice of the Southwest Region
802-442-5502; Nurse Home Visits available  to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

My Feeding Plan - Bennington

Brattleboro

WIC (Brattleboro Office) – Vermont Department of Health  
802-257-2880; Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents. Referrals to lactation consultants for in-home/virtual consults.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center
802-257-8226; 24-hour support. Lactation consults available by phone and outpatient visits.

Sally Pennington, RN, IBCLC
802-380-8952 or 802-257-2101; Lactation consults by appointment; breast pumps sales and service; Medicaid and private insurance accepted.

Visiting Nurse & Hospice for VT and NH
800-575-5162  Nurse Home Visits available  to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

My Feeding Plan - Brattleboro 

 
Burlington

WIC (Burlington Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-863-7323; WIC breastfeeding peer counselors and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents. Referrals to lactation consultants for in-home/virtual consults. 

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

University of Vermont Medical Center  

  • Mother-Baby Lactation Consultants: 802-847-5249 
  • Mother-Baby Floor: 802-847-2730 
  • Lintilhac Breastfeeding Clinic: 802-847-2237 
  • Beginnings 
  • 802-658-5959; Childbirth preparation and breastfeeding classes.  

La Leche League of Essex Junction
Monthly mother/baby/toddler groups offering mother-to-mother breastfeeding support for pregnant and nursing parents. Visit Facebook for LLL of Essex Junction.               

Lactation Consultants – in-home or virtual lactation consults covered by most insurance 

Lactation Resources of Vermont  
802-878-6181; In-person breast pump consults, free breastfeeding class.  

UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice
802-860-4400; Nurse Home Visits available  to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

My Feeding Plan - Burlington 

Middlebury

WIC (Middlebury Office) – Vermont Department of Health  
802-388-4644; WIC breastfeeding peer counselors, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Porter Medical Center  
802-388-4720; 24-hour breastfeeding support. To register for breastfeeding classes, call 802-382-3413.  

Addison County Home Health and Hospice
Nurse Home Visits available  to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

La Leche League of Middlebury  
Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support for pregnant and nursing parents; Accredited leaders.

Natural Beginnings – Vicki Kirby, RN, IBCLC  
802-236-4136; In-home lactation consults, monthly support groups, free breastfeeding classes at Porter Hospital. Breast pump sales and service.   

My Feeding Plan - Middlebury  

Morrisville

WIC (Morrisville Office) – Vermont Department of Health  
802-888-7447; International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents. Referrals to lactation consultants for in-home/virtual consults.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Copley Hospital Birthing Center
802-888-8304; Breastfeeding warm line, breastfeeding and parenting advice 24 hours a day. Childbirth and breastfeeding classes.  

Copley Hospital, The Women’s Center
802-888-8100; Pregnancy and postpartum care including breastfeeding support. IBCLC on staff.  

Lamoille Health Pediatrics  
802-888-7337; Individualized care for infants and children, breastfeeding management and support, IBCLC on staff.  

Lactation & Birthing Solutions – Vicki (Sacco) Rich, RN, IBCLC, CCE, CD 
802-888-3470; Consultations and support in home or office. Breast pumps and accessories for rent or sale through Lactation Resources of Vermont. Free breastfeeding and new parent groups.

Lamoille Home Health & Hospice
802-888-4651; Nurse Home Visits available  to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

My Feeding Plan - Morrisville 

Newport

WIC (Newport Office) – Vermont Department of Health  
802-344-6707; International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents. Referrals to lactation consultants for in-home/virtual consults.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

North Country Hospital – Maternal Child Department  
802-334-3245; Breastfeeding information, childbirth preparation classes, private prenatal lactation visits, and postpartum breastfeeding support. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) on staff.  

Caledonia Home Health Care & Hospice
802-748-9405 or 800-499-9405; Nurse Home Visits available  to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

My Feeding Plan - Newport 

Rutland

WIC (Rutland Office) – Vermont Department of Health  
802-786-5811; WIC breastfeeding peer counselor on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents. 

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Rutland Regional Medical Center
802-775-1901 (Rutland) or 802-362-4865 (East Dorset)

Lactation Resources of Vermont  
802-878-6181; Breast pump sales and service; In-person consults with Lisa Velasquez, IBCLC.  

Lisa Kerns, IBCLC  
Promise Lactation Consulting 
802-236-7946; In home lactation consults by appointment.  
Send email to: Lisa Kerns   

Natural Beginnings – Vicki Kirby, RN, IBCLC  
802-236-4136; In home lactation consults by appointment, accepts Medicaid and private insurance, free breastfeeding classes at Porter Hospital.  

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region
802-775-0568; Nurse Home Visits to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

My Feeding Plan - Rutland 

Springfield

WIC (Springfield Office) – Vermont Department of Health  
802-289-0600; Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center  
802-257-8226; 24-hour support. Lactation consults available by phone  
and outpatient visits.  

Brattleboro OB/GYN & Four Seasons Midwifery  
802-251-9965; Call to schedule appointments in Springfield clinic.  

Corporate Lactation Services - Heather Chase, MS, RN, IBCLC  
802-875-5683; Lactation consults in Chester office by appointment; accepts Medicaid and private insurance.  

Sally Pennington, RN, IBCLC  
802-380-8952 (mobile); 802-257-2101; Winston Prouty Center for Child Development, Children’s Integrated Services; Lactation consults in Brattleboro by appointment; accepts Medicaid and private insurance.  

Visiting Nurse & Hospice for VT and NH
888-300-8853; Nurse Home Visits  to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

My Feeding Plan - Springfield 

St. Albans

WIC (St. Albans Office) – Vermont Department of Health  
802-524-7970; WIC breastfeeding peer counselor on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Northwestern Medical Center – Family Birth Center  
802-524-1040; International Board Certified Lactation Consultants on staff  

Franklin County Home Health
802-393-6776; Nurse Home Visits available 24/7, 365 days a year, to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.

Heather Coons, RN, IBCLC

NorthVTLC.com

(802) 370-0709

Send email to: Heather Coons

Accepts Medicaid

Amy Wenger, RN, IBCLC 
Send email to: Amy Wenger 
Accepts Medicaid 

La Leche League of St. Albans  
Monthly groups offering mother-to-mother breastfeeding support for pregnant and nursing parents. Accredited leaders, lending library. Visit the LLL of St. Albans Facebook page and La Leche League of Vermont 

Lactation Resources of Vermont  
802-878-6181; In-person breast pump consults, free breastfeeding classes in Burlington.  

My Feeding Plan - St. Albans 

St. Johnsbury

WIC (St. Johnsbury Office) – Vermont Department of Health  
802-748-5151; Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital  
802-748-8141; 24-hour free breastfeeding phone support, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant on staff.  

Caledonia Home Health Care & Hospice
802-748-9405 or 800-499-9405; Nurse Home Visits available 24/7, 365 days a year, to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

My Feeding Plan - St. Johnsbury 

White River Junction

WIC (White River Junction Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-295-8820 or 888-253-8799; Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.  

Breastfeeding Classes – Vermont Department of Health
Join our virtual live class discussion group! Free to attend and open to the public. Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to class date. Register for classes

  • Preparing for Birth & the First 10 Days and the Secrets of Baby Behavior – Get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship with your baby and learn about infant feeding cues and sleep
  • Feeding When Apart – Get tips on choosing and using an electric pump to maintain your milk supply during time of separation and while pumping. Attend when pregnant or after the baby arrives. 

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center  

  • Birthing Pavilion: 603-650-7281 
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation Clinic: 603-650-6159; Lactation consults available by phone and outpatient visits. 
  • Women’s Health Resource Center: 603-650-2600; Breastfeeding support groups, classes, lactation consults, and breast pumps.  

​​​​Gifford Medical Center – Birthing Unit  
802-728-2257; 24-hour postpartum and breastfeeding support phone line for those who delivered at Gifford; breast pump rentals.  

Corporate Lactation Services – Heather Chase, MS, RN, IBCLC  
802-875-5683; Lactation consults in Chester office by appointment; accepts Medicaid and private insurance.  

Visiting Nurse & Hospice for VT and NH
888-300-8853 Nurse Home Visits available  to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.  

Kim Rowntree, RN, IBCLC 
Send email to: Stephanie Mozzer 
Accepts Medicaid 

My Feeding Plan - White River Jct 

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